68 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

2

10

Can’t even open ig in public anymore

2024/12/24 Edited to

In today's social media landscape, the way we engage with platforms like Instagram (IG) and TikTok has transformed dramatically. Many users find that scrolling through IG reels can feel pressured, especially in public spaces. The feeling of being judged while enjoying your feed can deter interaction and even lead to anxiety. An emerging trend is how TikTok’s format encourages more spontaneous and less curated content compared to Instagram. Users often feel freer to engage with TikTok's 'For You' page, which reflects a more personal and enjoyable browsing experience. This difference highlights why many users may prefer TikTok when they're out in public. The concern over public perception has made users rethink their digital interactions. It’s crucial to find a balance between sharing authentic moments and preserving a sense of comfort when browsing these platforms. As social media continues to evolve, understanding the dynamics of these experiences can help users reclaim their enjoyment in digital social interactions.

Related posts

A woman with red hair lies down, eyes closed, with the title "10 Signs He Doesn't Love You Anymore" in pink text. A broken red heart emoji is at the bottom, conveying a sense of sadness or heartbreak.

A woman in a long dress stands against a projected background resembling Van Gogh's "Almond Blossoms." Text overlays list signs like "He Stops Making Time for You" and "Communication Becomes Distant," illustrating relationship issues.

A person's face is partially visible in a dark, contemplative setting. Text overlays list more signs of fading love, including "He's Not Interested in Your Life" and "Your Gut Tells You Something's Off."

10 Signs He Doesn’t Love You Anymore 💔

Hi friends🍋 Relationships can change over time, and sometimes the love fades without you even realizing it. Here are 10 signs that he might not love you the way he once did: 1️⃣ He Stops Making Time for You If he’s constantly too busy or avoids spending time together, it could mean his prior

1857 likes

How to Learn Coding Fast Even as a Beginner

#codingforbeginners #programming #studymotivations #webdevelopment #learntocode

793 likes

A person's hand rests on a table while another person looks at their phone, conveying a sense of emotional distance despite physical proximity. Overlay text reads: 'I LOVE HIM but I feel alone'.

A person sits at a table with drinks and dessert, reflecting on a partner's emotional unavailability. Overlay text describes the partner going 'cold' when the speaker is emotional.

A hand holds two cups of green iced drinks outdoors, illustrating a relationship where one person is always vulnerable while the other remains guarded, leading to 'surface love'.

Why does he feel so far even when he’s here?

I didn’t think loving someone could feel this lonely. From the outside, everything looks okay, but emotionally it feels like I’m always reaching and he’s always guarded. Some days I tell myself I’m just overthinking. Other days I feel it so clearly that something is missing not love, but emotional

702 likes

A smartphone in a light-colored case with a built-in stand is shown upright on a desk, in front of a monitor. The image introduces how to start vlogging in public as a shy introvert using this phone accessory.

A smartphone with a versatile stand accessory is shown on a desk, demonstrating a 'floating mode' for various angles. Text explains this mode allows easy vlogging at home or in public, and the accessory is lightweight and convenient.

A smartphone with its stand accessory is displayed on a desk in 'standing mode.' Text describes this mode as ideal for close-up shots or browsing the phone without holding it, providing stability.

an easy way for a shy introvert to vlog in public

i understand that vlogging in public can be intimidating even when it's become so popular. a lot of people need a more incognito way of vlogging, so i think this is the perfect solution. generally, a camera leads to a lot of wandering eyes when it comes to being out in public, but this tripod a

449 likes

GO OPEN A LIBRARY CARD!!! Here’s why…

Library cards are IT! 📚 I could go on and on about the upsides and benefits of having a library card, but here are some of my favorites: - Opening a library card can help your library get funding for more books, better equipment and a broader offering of services/activities! - Checking out bo

1475 likes

A scenic image with boats in a harbor and mountains, featuring the title "How to open an IRA" and text about saving money easily, with a sun icon.

An image over a mountainous landscape explaining that an IRA is an investment account, similar to other popular accounts, and lists brokerage firms like Vanguard and Fidelity.

An image over a mountainous landscape illustrating how to fund an IRA account from a bank, showing ATM and bank icons, and noting the annual contribution limit.

How To Open a IRA | Personal Finance

Here's a walk-through on how to open a brokerage account, choosing a brokerage firm, and funding it: Choosing a Brokerage: Research: Look into different brokerage firms to find one that aligns with your needs. Consider factors like commissions and fees, investment options (stocks, ETFs, m

736 likes

NO WAY! THIS IS HOW YOU CAN SAVE IN COLLEGE??

Saving money in college might feel impossible, but trust me, it's totally doable if you know what you're doing. I’ve been there, tried all the tricks, and found out what actually works. So here’s the deal: ### Ditch the Meal Plan Those meal plans might seem convenient, but you're

2777 likes

Like even the bus bro💀

#girly #relatable #teengirl #girls

1438 likes

Bear_Bagginz on iG (public)if yall wanna find out🤙🏼

Give me a follow ill follow back. Not doing this for cloud! Just a chill guy trynna see whats out there 🤙🏼 tik tok :Bear_Bagginzz IG: Bear_bagginz

0 likes

A close-up selfie of a person with light brown hair and blue eyes, looking directly at the camera. They are wearing a brown top. A white outline frames their head. An overlay reads "I'm not sober anymore." in a brown bubble font, reflecting the article's theme.

I’M NOT SOBER ANYMORE.

My post about being zero days sober is still receiving likes, so I thought I’d post an update. It’s been hard. No matter how hard I try, I always end up using again. I found a therapist who also specializes in AODA. We’ve only had one session so far, but she seems great. I’ve been open about my

413 likes

A MacBook Air laptop displays the WebChatGPT 1-Click Prompts interface, with an overlay 'ChatGPT extension to save time'. The background features aesthetic wall decorations, introducing the extension.

The WebChatGPT One-Click Prompts interface shows various prompt categories like SEO and article generation. Text highlights transforming browser tabs into a productivity hub, demonstrating prompt templates.

A ChatGPT interface summarizes information from a URL about GPT-4's capabilities. Text emphasizes effortlessly extracting webpage text for quick access, illustrating the URL summarization feature.

use this to make chatgpt even better! 🍥

‧°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ 🌊 WebChatGPT is a free extension that enhances your ChatGPT prompts with real-time web search results, ensuring more accurate and up-to-date conversations. Access a one-click ChatGPT prompt library, packed with high-quality prompts to revolutionize your daily tasks and solve small daily

112 likes

An interior view of a public transport vehicle, likely a train or subway, with several passengers seated. The floor features a wheelchair accessibility symbol. A text overlay reads: 'People watching tik toks or any video in public with the volume up drives me nuts'.

F people who blast their phones in public

I’m so over people using their phone speakers in public. I ask them to turn it down, and they look at me as if I’m the rude one. This girl right now talking to her boyfriend after I spoke up, called me a “f**king wh**e.” Unreal. It’s ruining every space, even the spa this weekend, where phones were

28 likes

What Jobs can you get with a Public Health Degree?

When I first started studying public health, everyone around me asked the same question: “So… are you going to be a doctor?” 😅 What most people don’t realize is that public health opens so many doors, from policy and research to tech and innovation. Personally, I ended up going down the AI r

8 likes

Y’all! I can’t even make this up!!!

This one hits different… I was doing my Bible study, and like I tell y’all… I pray before I open my Bible and ask God to give me a scripture that’s meant for me. So last night I prayed on it for him to send me some thing for me to post for everybody to see on here. Something that would save souls.

46 likes

"Bare ankles and open arms"

Running into the Ruins "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him." — Luke 15:20 In ancient Middle Eastern culture, an elderly patriarch never ran. It was considered deeply undignified. To run, he had to lift

10 likes

Even MORE FREE BOOKS 📚🆓

I’ve really been doing some deep diving research into free books lately. I’ve really hit a season of budgeting. And these digital free books help in several ways. 1. Saves me on gas when I can download right from home. 2. Saves me in money that I would usually spend on books- both physical an

491 likes

A person kneels on a yoga mat, facing away, pointing to their shoulders, illustrating a posture exercise for uneven shoulders/spine. The text overlay reads "Posture exercise For uneven shoulders/spine."

A person performs a seated lateral stretch on a yoga mat, extending one arm overhead. The text overlay describes "Position 1 Lateral stretch" and instructs to "Keep heart open! Don't tilt your chest forward. Shoulders are stacked."

A person performs a seated lateral stretch to the opposite side on a yoga mat. The text overlay describes "Position 2 Alternate sides" and instructs to "Move slowly through this whole sequence, at least 10x on each side Make sure to take deep breaths!"

Posture Stretch to Even Out Shoulders

If you’re like me and you have a bit of lateral asymmetry in your spine/shoulders, try this posture stretch sequence! Personally, I have one leg that is slightly longer than the other so it affects my spine health and creates a bit of lifting/twisting on the right. This is a great stretch that h

21 likes

Building in Public

I’m officially stepping into the light as a public founder. This is FitMirage — a fashion-tech startup and smart mirror + virtual try-on app built to help you feel confident Inspired by Clueless, designed for real people. We just shared a look at our early prototype, and now… We’re inviting

2 likes

Social Media Algorithms Control Public Opinion: Be

In my book Facts, Filters and Traps,I explain that social media platforms are not neutral tools. They are active architects of public opinion. On the surface, they look like open spaceswhere everyone can speak freely. But behind the scenes, algorithms decidewhat gets promoted, what gets h

0 likes

Majors That Keep Your Options WIDE Open

When I was choosing my major, I had one fear: what if I change my mind later? I didn’t grow up knowing exactly what I wanted to do, and honestly that made the pressure so much worse. I’d hear things like “follow your passion” or “pick what you love” but .. what if I loved too many things? Or di

730 likes

Maybe It’s Age… but I Can’t Stand NPD Anymore

For me, it’s people who act like they’re better than everyone else. I notice it everywhere now—at work, in friend groups, even strangers in public. It hits harder than it used to. Last month, I was in line at a café when this woman cut ahead of everyone, waved her Amex like it was a VIP pass, an

5 likes

I can't unsee this image anymore. 🤣 #stickers

Every time I see this rubber duck in my meltdown sticker, I think about this conversation I had with my sis before I finalized the design. 🤣 #rubberduck #stickers #meltdown

5 likes

A woman sits on a white ledge, holding an 'open house' sign that partially covers her face. She wears a striped blazer, blue jeans, and nude heels. The image asks, 'Are open houses a waste of time in the digital age?'

This text slide introduces the idea that open houses are still 'Absolutely!' necessary in the digital age. It sets up five reasons why attending them remains important, despite available virtual tours.

This text slide presents the first reason to attend open houses: 'Experience the Neighborhood Vibes.' It suggests walking the area to feel its atmosphere, hear sounds, and meet potential neighbors.

Are open houses a waste of time these days?

With all the technology we have today, from 3D home tours to detailed listing photos, you might wonder: Are open houses even necessary anymore? The truth is, open houses still have a lot of value, even in the digital age. #openhouse #realtor #realestate #orangecounty #homebuyingtips

1 like

Can’t even hate fr🤷🏾‍♂️

#gettoknowme we are tryna get as much reach as possible we do skits, public interviews, and reactions find us on🔎🚨YouTube @RoundTheWayBoyz /………🚨TikTok @roundthewayboyz8 / …………………………..🚨Instagram @roundthewayboyz …………………………‼️tap in‼️……………………………………. #basketball #funny #skit #viral

2 likes

My secret to even skin tone 💕

Been using Vicky 16% pure Vitamin C, and my skin is glowing! + It's lightweight, absorbs fast, and feels so good on my skin. Have you tried this Vitamin C serum before? i actually started because a dermatologist recommended it.. Let me know your faves! Hey brands, if you need UGC like this, m

22 likes

Look, you can’t even stand without assistance

, so I have to watch you 😂 #stretchpad #physicaltherapy #healthcare #comedy

50 likes

Can you even tell this is AI dubbing? 🤔 #ai #aidub

Can you even tell this is AI dubbing? 🤔 #ai #aidub #dubbing #voiceover #aivoice

0 likes

Even truth doesn’t stop them

0 likes

Why I can’t go out to eat anymore😔🍝💔

Some days I feel like I’ve lost my social life completely… not because I don’t want to hang out, but because my gut literally won’t let me. Going out to eat used to be fun. Now it’s stressful, exhausting, and sometimes humiliating. I constantly second-guess every bite: “Will this make me bloated

0 likes

Wanna land your first office job in Public Health?

When I was applying for my first research assistant role, I felt completely lost. I was sending out resumes and hearing… nothing. Then one day, I followed up with a volunteer opportunity I heard about from my professor. It involved trainings to become a health educator for a reproductive health

2 likes

I didn’t even want to hold my boyfriend’s hand…

My nails are naturally super thin and weak And every time I remove my manicure, they look even worse. Dull, fragile, just unhealthy looking. Honestly, I didn’t even want to show my hands in public… not even in front of my boyfriend. Then I started using this nail oil. It’s made with jojoba oi

7 likes

A smiling young woman with long brown hair, wearing a light pink blazer over a white top, is centered against a textured gray wall. Text overlays describe her past job search and application process.

I LANDED A JOB I NEVER EVEN APPLIED TO?!?

This was the moment I realized there are SO many opportunities out there that never get posted on job boards or social media sites… 🤯 Especially when you’re young and early in your career, focused on building experience like I was, it’s so important to be open minded to new opportunities. I

98 likes

An upside-down image of a person, likely a woman, with one eye visible and hands near her face, overlaid with large yellow text reading "Burnt Out." The image conveys a feeling of exhaustion and being overwhelmed, reflecting the article's theme of burnout. The Lemon8 username is visible.

I don’t recognize myself anymore.

Posting on here has become sporadic because I’m b u r n t o u t . Not from lemon8 — it’s like the only app I open & scroll on right now. I just hit a wall recently. My last semester of nursing school started. I’m nearing the end of my military contract. My husband is working & in

16 likes

Public school toxicity

Public school is so physically and neurologically toxic. Here are some reasons my kids won’t be going. 1. Learning at home is customized NOT standardized 2. At home children can learn with the tools they choose. For many children technology open doors that schools slam shut. 3. In school st

19 likes

A laptop displaying a medical lecture on GI tract anatomy, with a speaker and an anatomical diagram, in a cafe setting, illustrating how public spaces aid focus.

A first-person view from a study desk in a public cafe, showing other people working, with a partial view of a heart anatomy diagram on a screen, illustrating motivation from others.

A laptop displaying data, with a Starbucks coffee shop visible outside a window, representing how public spaces help reduce distractions for focused study.

Why I Prefer Studying in Public Spaces 📖☕

Hi, it’s River 💬 Studying in public has completely changed the way I focus, and here’s why I keep choosing cafés, libraries, and quiet shared spaces over my dorm room: 👀 Motivation from others When I’m around strangers who are also working or studying, something clicks in me. I see someone typ

26 likes

See more